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20 Francs - Léopold I Pattern
1835 year| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Belgium |
|---|---|
| King | Leopold I (1831-1865) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1835 |
| Value | 20 Francs (20 BEF) |
| Currency | Franc (1832-2001) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#311367 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Value, year and 5-pointed star in wreath of oak leaves.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
20
FRANCS
1835
★
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The Pattern 20 Francs - Léopold I (Pattern) 1835 was designed by the artist Jean-Pierre Montagny, who was a prominent medallist and engraver in Belgium at the time. Montagny's design features a portrait of King Léopold I on the obverse (front) side of the coin, while the reverse (back) side depicts the Belgian coat of arms surrounded by a wreath. The coin was minted in bronze, which was a common practice for coins during this time period, as it was a more affordable and durable material than other metals. Despite being a pattern coin, which means it was not intended for circulation and was instead used as a prototype or sample, the Pattern 20 Francs - Léopold I (Pattern) 1835 is still considered a valuable and collectible item among numismatists today.
